Healthcare Strategy Director

Description:

We are currently in search of a senior strategy advisor with depth in healthcare and life sciences to join our team as a Director, where they will engage with and provide strategic guidance to our key clients. 

 
We're a boutique consultancy that partners with senior executives at some of the world's most respected companies and promising disruptors, guiding them through unique challenges arising from complex internal and external dynamics. They choose to engage with us because of our demonstrated willingness to approach longstanding challenges in new ways and our commitment to exceptional quality in everything we do. 

 
Craftsmanship is one of our core values and we believe in doing things very differently from what we see in big box consulting firms. 

 
**Exceptional Work Awaits our Next Director: About the Role** 
As a Strategy Director, you will address weird and complex challenges, orchestrate project resources, and build strong partnerships with senior executives from renowned brands in diverse sectors such as life sciences, healthcare, technology, and NFPs. 

 
Your role requires exceptional intelligence, evident from the moment you begin a conversation. You are an expert in idea generation, problem identification, analysis, design, synthesis, and strategic planning, with a deep understanding of decision-making processes and the mechanisms driving innovation within large organizations. 

 
Your high emotional intelligence and social awareness enable you to navigate high-stakes executive communications with ease. Your passion for the art of conversation is evident in your expert facilitation skills, particularly in workshop settings. You excel in collaborative settings, thriving through constructive debate and reverse mentorship. 

 
You have a genuine curiosity about the world and the businesses driving change, thinking big picture while grasping the intricate details that move industries. You’re a quick study when confronted with new domains. When crucial moments in projects arise, you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves and get directly involved, rather than merely delegating tasks. 

 
Whether or not you have commercial experience in your background, you are committed to building something special. You understand how to develop opportunities and design emerging initiatives. You will actively contribute to shaping the firm's strategies, growth plans, thought leadership, and product/service development. 

 
**Why This Might Be The Best Job In Canada For You** 
💰 Very attractive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities. 

💆‍♀️ Our company ethos has employee experience at the centre, fostering a culture that values your well-being and creates the conditions for you to do amazing work. 

🧑‍💻 We are strong proponents that the future of work is already here, but unevenly distributed - you should expect to enjoy the flexibility of working from your ideal location, complemented by occasional team gatherings at a cool loft for collaboration and fun. 

🤔 If you thrive on doing exceptional work and seek a start-up ‘feel’ versus the bureaucracy and politics of a large enterprise or large firm, we are your ideal fit. 

🤝 We consistently aim for purposeful discussion and debate, building muscles and manners that help us say goodbye to dull meetings and hello to more meaningful collaboration. 

🔭 A small and impactful part of our business mix involves taking on projects connected to causes, engaging in important system-level conversations, and pro bono work that gives back. 

 
**Required Qualifications (and Nice-to-Haves) ** 
You are legally able to work in Canada (Citizen, permanent resident, work permit holder) 
You hold a bachelor’s degree and likely a graduate degree in STEM, business, design, humanities, or a related discipline. We prioritize your skills, capabilities, and self-directed learning experiences over the specific field of study or the prestige of your educational institution. 
With 10-15+ years of professional work experience, you may come from a background including management consulting, strategy/transformation/planning function in a small-to-medium or established enterprise. Emphasize entrepreneurship to excite us further. 
You're not just another strategist, and your portfolio showcases your leadership and demonstrated results in significant strategic initiatives and your ability to build trust with senior leaders. 
You are an exceptional facilitator with a proven ability to craft and lead impactful workshops. 
Deep experience in healthcare, life sciences, medtech, diagnostics, or pharma is essential - but if you can make a compelling case that you understand the business of science and innovation through other paths, we're ready to hear you out. Familiarity with the Canadian/American/Global ecosystem and understanding of both legacy matrixed multinationals and innovative disruptive business models is highly valuable. 
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, including Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel, is essential. Familiarity with tools such as Power BI, Miro, or other relevant platforms is an additional asset. 
A valid passport is a requirement, and you should be comfortable with some travel, both within the GTA and across North America and Europe.